Nuclear Medical Technologist

Care New England Health System; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear imaging studies using radiopharmaceuticals and operate a Gamma-Camera with strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include preparing radiopharmaceuticals, acquiring quality images, documenting doses, and ensuring equipment quality control. The role requires CPR, NMT certification, and vocational training.

Qualifications

• Requires vocational/technical training and at least six months of related experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (NMT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by injection or capsule technique.
• Perform imaging studies using a Gamma-Camera.
• Analyze appropriate computer studies.
• Monitor performance of imaging equipment.
• Conduct periodic quality control of all imaging equipment.
• Record all doses administered to patients accurately.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Comply with federal, state, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

NMT Certification

Gamma-Camera operation

Education

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Gamma-Camera

Job description

Responsible for performing nuclear imaging studies which produce quality images using radioactive nuclides.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by injection or capsule technique.
2. Perform imaging studies using a Gamma-Camera.
3. Analyze appropriate computer studies.
4. Monitor performance of imaging equipment.
5. Conduct periodic quality control of all equipment used for various procedures.
6. Record all doses administered to patients properly.
7. Ensure that all radioactive materials are stored and disposed properly.
8. Comply with all federal, state and Hospital regulatory policies and procedures.
9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification Required. Nuclear Med Tech Cert. is also required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement

Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement

Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.